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Caterpillar Inc. has agreed to a $60 million class action settlement over allegations that some of its engines failed to work reliably, causing them to lose horsepower and shut down.
If you owned or leased a truck, bus or other vehicle with EPA 2007 Compliant Caterpillar On Highway C13 or C15 engines, you may be entitled to a payment from the Caterpillar class action settlement.
If approved, this Caterpillar settlement will resolve a consolidated class action lawsuit that alleges Caterpillar’s exhaust emission control system (known as the CAT Regeneration System) was not reliable and caused its EPA 2007 Compliant Caterpillar On Highway C13 and C15 engines (manufactured in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009) to lose horsepower and shut down.
According to the Caterpillar class action lawsuit, this defect required CAT-authorized dealer technicians to repair the engines, but they were allegedly unable to fix the defect effectively.
The plaintiffs claim that the CAT Regeneration System failed to operate under all conditions, even after repeated warranty repairs and replacements. They allege suffering diminished value of their vehicles and out-of-pocket costs for repairs, towing, vehicle rental costs and taxi charges.
CAT denies all allegations of wrongdoing but agreed to settle the engine defect class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of trial.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves from the Caterpillar settlement must do so no later than Aug. 6, 2016.
UPDATE: On April 17, 2018, due to an administrative error, Class Members are receiving lower awards than expected in a Caterpillar class action lawsuit settlement.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the CAT settlement include “all persons and entities in the United States who are original purchasers or original lessees, subsequent purchasers or subsequent lessees, (including but not limited to those having purchased via a TRAC option or some rights to residual purchase of vehicles at lease end) of a vehicle powered by a Subject Engine.”
Under the terms of the proposed Caterpillar class action settlement, a Subject Engine is defined as all EPA 2007 Compliant Caterpillar On Highway C13 and C15 engines manufactured in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, including the Caterpillar Regeneration System components of the engine.
Potential Award
Up to $10,000 per Subject Engine.
Caterpillar has agreed to pay $60 million to settle the engine defect class action lawsuit. Class Members who submit valid and timely Claim Forms will be eligible to receive a pro rata share of the settlement fund as follows:
- Class Members who experienced no CRS-related repairs may be eligible to receive a payment of $500 for each Subject Engine.
- Class Members who experienced one to five qualified CRS-related repairs may be eligible to receive a payment of $5,000 per Subject Engine.
- Class Members who experienced six or more qualified CRS-related repairs may be eligible to receive a payment of $10,000 per Subject Engine.
Class Members who experienced at least one CRS-related repair may instead elect to claim losses of up to $15,000. Class Members who select this option must submit proof of payment such as receipts or invoices, and they may seek payment for losses from towing charges, rental charges, hotel charges and other losses incurred as a consequence of qualified CRS-related repairs.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members must provide their engine serial number, dates of ownership/lease, number of CRS-related repairs, and proof of repairs.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
03/20/2017
Case Name
In re: Caterpillar Inc. C13 and C15 Engine Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 1:14-cv-03722-JBS-JS, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
09/20/2016
Settlement Website
www.EngineSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Caterpillar Engine Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4153
Portland, OR 97208-4153
1-888-593-5379
Class Counsel
COHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS & TOLL PLLC
SHEPHERD FINKELMAN MILLER & SHAH LLP
QUANTUM LEGAL LLC
CARELLA BYRNE CECCHI OLSTEIN BRODY & AGNELLO PC
SEEGER WEISS LLP
KOHN SWIFT & GRAF
FARMER JAFFE WEISSING EDWARDS FISTOS & LEHRMAN
Defense Counsel
James H. Keale
SEDGWICK LLP
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34 thoughts onCaterpillar Diesel Engine Class Action Settlement
WHERES THE CHECK
We received the initial settlement check and deposited payment immediately. Several weeks later we received communication that payment was going to be stopped as amount was incorrect. Of course, it was well beyond the check clearance date. Last week we received a written request for repayment of the alleged overpayment. We are contemplating what our rights and responsibilities are in this situation. Sounds like the administrator initially rejected some large claims and sent out payment. These claimants found a way to support their claim and came back again. This has caused the administrator to reslice the pie. Not our problem and good luck.